appliance

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 References

[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

From the English apply.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /əˈplaɪəns/, SAMPA: /@"plaI@ns/

  Rhymes: -aɪəns

[edit] Noun

appliance (plural appliances)

1. The act of applying; application.
2. An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end (often specified).
3. Specifically: A non-manual apparatus or device, powered electrically or by another small motor, used in homes to perform domestic functions (household appliance) and/or in offices.
4. An attachment, some equipment (or - piece) to adapt another tool or machine to such specific purpose
5. (obsolete) compliance

[edit] Derived terms

• home appliance
• major appliance
• small appliance

[edit] Translations

[edit] References

• Webster's Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary, Springfield, Massachusetts, G.&C. Merriam Co., 1967